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New Orleans Native Julie Jules on May 8 Newsletter of the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society STJS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional jazz music. 2787 Del Monte Street • West Sacramento, CA 95691 • (916) 372-5277 • www.sacjazz.org & .com VOLUME 43 • NO. 3 APRIL 2011 New Orleans native Ad rates.............................................................2 Dante Club – info/directions.........................2 Dante Club Notes. The Cricket.....................8-10 Julie Jules on May 8 Election info.....................................................3 FESTIVAL INFO .........................................14-15 hose of you who have been to New Future Festivals.............................................12 In Loving Memory..........................................12 T Orleans, and who know the city well, will also know our guest artist for Mother’s In the Months Ahead.......................................2 Day: Julie Jules, beautiful jazz siren who Jazz Notes.......................................................12 was born and raised there in the Crescent Membership application..............................16 City (the birthplace of jazz). Music Here & There........................................13 Music Lesson Awards.......................................5 Julie has performed and recorded with Notes from the Office Greg Willett.................2 the Dukes of Dixieland, and shared the stage Patron Members..............................................3 with such notable entertainers as Henry President’s Message Tom Duff........................3 Questa, Jack Immel, Big Tiny Little and Raffle Cents Kathy Becker................................5 Dick Dale from the Lawrence Welk Show Review: In a Mellow Tone..............................11 as well as Tommy Newsome (The Tonight Sponsor a Guest Artist Charlie Gehlbach ......10 Show Orchestra) and New Orleans’ own TJYBF Review Judy Hendricks........................6-7 Sam Butera. On YouTube, you can see her performing with NOLA musicians Louis “Jazz Sunday” info ➤ pg. 2 Ford and Hank Bartels. See.Mar..13.photos.on.pages.8–9 She started her singing career as a child Julie Jules Mar..13.Guest doing Broadway-style revues in the Big Easy. She graduated from Loyola Music Allan.Vaché School in New Orleans, earning her degree in music theory and composition. Julie has traveled the country headlining at jazz festivals and on various cruise ships. She has also starred in jazz revues throughout the West Coast area. STJS members might know Julie as a regular performer on the Nevada Circuit, cover- (Cont. on pg. 5) Festival news: DAN April 10 Jazz Sunday BARRETT Dan Barrett.has.come.a.long.way.since.Benny.Goodman. APRIL 10 is the last day to discovered.him.at.Eddie.Condon’s.club.in.New.York.and .soon. tbn./.co./.p asked.him.to.join.his.orchestra..Now,.Dan.is.sought.after.as. buy a $95 All-Events from.Costa. musician.and.instructor.to.the.next.generation.of.jazz..He.is. festival badge using Mesa,.CA also.a.key.member.of.the.Rebecca.Kilgore.Quartet.(BED). STJS Members’ Discount STJS Office 2787 Del Monte Street West Sacramento, CA 95691 Notes From the Office (916) 372-5277 www.sacjazz.org by Greg Willett STJS.EXECUTIVE.DIRECTOR [email protected] www.sacjazz.com <[email protected]> NEW STJS OFFICERS s you all know, the 38th annual request that if you’re in need of a ser- President: Tom Duff ASacramento Jazz Festival & Jubi- vice any of them provide, please help Vice President: Ron Jones Secretary: Ron Swehla lee is but a few short months away. We support the efforts of STJS by support- Treasurer: Lisa Negri-Bartels have a few less folks in the office this ing them. Golden 1, as in years past, is Ex-officio: Jim Roberson BOARD MEMBERS year, and everyone is quite busy making back as our Major Sponsor. MUSICIAN: NON-MUSICIAN: sure this year’s event will be a success. Paula Dula Yvonne Au Drexel University is back as sponsor Beth Duncan Dave Becker Bands are contracted. Sites are reserved. of the second annual Drexel University Vivian Lee Dennis Grimes Sponsors are on board. Tickets are sell- Kristy Reed Scott Kaufman Jazz Master Class Series. Look for four Bob Ringwald ing. Although it’s oftentimes a bit crazed exciting lectures scheduled during the The Board of Directors meet at the STJS office at 6:00 around here, the excitement of bringing pm on the Monday fifteen days after the Jazz Sunday Festival & Jubilee in this exciting series: each month. Meetings are open to the public. together a world class event keeps us all STJS FOUNDATION President: Tom Dithridge Frederick Hodges will lead an engag- STJSF: P. O. Box 661763 • Sacramento, CA 95866 motivated and excited. ing lecture and presentation of the art of AATJ STAFF Speaking of excitement, be sure to piano accompaniment to silent films (to Writing/photos/illust./calligraphy/production: get your Jazz Festival & Jubilee tickets be held at the California State Railroad Nancy Giffin — [email protected] as soon as you can. Remember that the Museum theatre); Steve Homan will Contributors: Yvonne Au, Dave & Kathy Becker, Paula Dula, Tom Duff, STJS Members’ Discount ends April speak about the history of Jazz Guitar; Elinor Hackett, Richard Heimbauch, Judy Hendricks, Jane 10th, 2011 (Jazz Sunday). It’s your last Mick Martin will talk about the rela- Reinmuth, Greg Willett and our advertisers chance to take advantage of the Mem- tionship of Jazz and Blues music; and Advertising: bers’ Discount of $95. While you’re at Mike McMullen will comment on the AD DEADLINE: 10th day of prior month it, buy a few for your family and friends resurgence of the clarinet in jazz today. AD SIZE RATE VERTICAL HORIZ. to join you. You’ll give a memorable Full-pg. $ 150. ➔ 7.5” x 10” – All lectures, other than Frederick’s pre- Half-pg. $ 75. ➔ 3.6” x 10” 7.5” x 4.8” gift and create some wonderful memo- sentation at the Railroad Museum, will Third-pg. $ 52.50 ➔ 2.5” x 10” 7.5” x 3.6” Qtr.-pg. $ 37.50 ➔ 3.6” x 4.8” 7.5” x 2.5” ries together. Note for all you collectors: take place on the Drexel campus next to Bus. card $ 15. ➔ – 3.6” x 2.3” We’re bringing back the large metal but- the Tower Bridge in Old Sac. Look to the STJS holds the right to accept or reject any and all advertising. tons for All-Events badges! This year’s website or event program for details. button will be bright and colorful. Special thanks to the Music POSTAL INFORMATION I mentioned Sponsors a bit earlier. for their generous donation And All That Jazz (U.S.P.S. No. 068-450) is published Exchange monthly, except January, by the Sacramento Traditional I’d like to recognize some of the impor- of three grand pianos during the event. Jazz Society: 2787 Del Monte St., West Sacramento, CA 95691-3811. Periodical Postage paid at West Sacra- tant Festival and Jubilee Sponsors and Also, Ace Hardware (Cont. on page 3) mento, CA and additional offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: And All That Jazz, 2787 Del Monte St., West Sacramento, CA 95691-3811. SUMMARY The Sac. Trad. Jazz Society is a non-profit organization established under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code In the Months Ahead for the purpose of educating the public and members on matters concerning the preservation and promotion of traditional jazz music and the study and play of musical Apr. 10 – DAN BARRETT trombone Costa Mesa, CA instruments associated with traditional jazz music. 2nd.Sunday May 8 – JULIE JULES vocals New Orleans, LA “JAZZ SUNDAY” “Jazz Sunday” is held monthly, typically the 2nd Sunday, Jun. 12 – PIETER MEIJERS clarinet/sax Los Angeles, CA at the Dante Club: 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sac., CA. This OPEN at 11:30 AM official meeting is open to all members of the STJS and MUSIC from Jul. 10 – “Parade of Bands” 15 great bands their guests; the general public is also welcome. 12 NOON to 5:00 PM Aug. 14 – THE PROFESSORS Everywhere, USA ADMISSION DIRECTIONS Admission to “Jazz Sunday” is by donation of $8 for Sep. 11 – RAY SKJELBRED & his Cubs Seattle/Chicago/SF members, $12 for non-members. Persons under 12 to the DANTE CLUB: are admitted free. Youth 12-20 (members) $5, youth Oct. 9 – DOUG FINKE trombone Louisville, KY 12-20 (non-members) $7. We especially encourage 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd., attendance by music students. Sacramento, 95825 GOLD CARD AUDITIONS Between Howe & Fulton 38th annual SAC. JAZZ FESTIVAL & JUBILEE Auditions are held twice a year: Mar. & Oct., 11 AM Avenues, on south side prior to “Jazz Sunday.” Applications are available from the Gold Card Coordinator, to be completed of street. Extra parking May 27–30, 2011 – Memorial Day Wknd. one month before the audition. Call 372-5277 for details. at nearby McDonald’s. 2 April 2011 Notes... (cont.) President’s Message is back for their second year as a sponsor. Of course, we’re by Tom Duff STJS.PRESIDENT so appreciative of the good folks at Set It Aside Recycling, <[email protected]> Alaska Airlines, the CA Lottery, DBI Beverage and the CA s a member of the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society, State Railroad Museum. Be good to all of them—they’re so A.one of your privileges is to elect the officers and board. important to the success of the Jazz Festival & Jubilee. It is time again to start the process of identifying nominees to We’ve all heard the phrase, “It takes a village.” It’s so true the upcoming board positions. You as a member of the Society in putting together an event such as our Jazz Festival & Jubi- play a critical role in the direction that is taken in the future. lee. It takes a village of committed, dedicated volunteers like As we prepare to put candidates on the ballot for an election in yourselves to make this event a success.
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